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/ɹæmp/ · ram·p
noun
- An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline. The ramp led from the parking lot to the entrance of the building.
- A road that connects a freeway to a surface street or another freeway. Take the ramp to exit the highway.
- A mobile staircase that is attached to the doors of an aircraft at an airport The ramp crew guided the plane to its gate.
verb
- To behave violently; to rage. The crowd began to ramp up in anger when the referee made the call.
- To spring; to leap; to bound, rear, or prance; to move swiftly or violently. The horse ramped across the field, its mane flowing in the wind.
- To climb, like a plant; to creep up. The ivy ramped up the side of the building, covering it in green tendrils.
Did you know? The word 'ramp' has been used in various contexts, including music, where a 'ramp' can refer to a gradual increase in volume or intensity, often used in electronic dance music.